Vice President of Finance, Operations - Public Storage

Since opening our first self-storage facility in 1972, Public Storage has grown to become the largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the world. With thousands of locations across the U.S. and Europe, and more than 170 million net rentable square feet of real estate, we're also one of the largest landlords.

We've been recognized as A Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute. And, our employees have also voted us as having Best Career Growth, ranked us in the Top 5% for Work Culture, and in the Top 10% for Diversity and Inclusion.

We're a member of the S&P 500 and FT Global 500. Our common and preferred stocks trade on the New York Stock Exchange.

We are looking for a VP of Finance to join our team in Plano, TX. We are seeking a visionary leader who understands how to drive value, possesses a balance of technical and business acumen, and excels in process improvement with a strong grasp on leveraging technology. This role will be pivotal in shaping the financial strategy and operations of the organization. 

The VP of Finance will be a key executive hire, acting as a trusted partner to the senior leadership team. This role will oversee the management reporting for our Self Storage portfolio and lead significant process improvements. The VP will be responsible for identifying, recommending, and implementing new processes, technologies, and systems to enhance and streamline organizational processes across various finance functions, including Management Reporting, Budgeting, Accounts Payable, and Divisional KPIs. 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Partner with Operations Division Leaders and collaborate closely with Financial Planning and Business Finance teams to drive operational and financial performance. 

• Partner across the organization to drive forecasting, budgeting, and long-term strategic planning efforts. 

• Oversee internal management reporting for Store Operations, Retail, Call Center, and Accounts Payable, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. 

• Refine, analyze, and integrate financial statements to provide actionable insights. 

• Identify financial risks and opportunities, providing strategic input on the P&L budget and forecast. 

• Ensure effective processes are in place to support new initiatives in Operations, including the rollout of new technology and the evaluation of potential strategic partners or vendors. 

• Leverage technology to enhance finance deliverables and drive efficiency. 

• Develop and implement new analytical methods tailored to unique operational circumstances, ensuring they are repeatable and delegable. 

• Identify and implement areas for process improvement and standardization of finance deliverables. 

• Partner and collaborate with leaders across functional areas to drive organizational goals. 

• Lead, manage, and mentor direct reports, fostering a high-performance culture. 

• 10+ years of broad financial experience, with a proven track record in senior leadership roles. 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year university in Finance or a related area; CPA is a plus. 

• Extensive experience in leveraging technology to drive process improvement and standardization. 

• Demonstrated ability to use analysis for problem-solving, developing new analytical methods, and improving existing ones. 

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and other financial tools. 

• Strong ability to adapt to different audiences, influence directly and indirectly, and communicate effectively at all organizational levels. 

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. 

• Proven team player with the ability to make strategic recommendations, gain buy-in, and lead projects to improve business processes and efficiencies. 

One of our values pillars is to work as OneTeam and we believe that there is no replacement for in-person collaboration but understand the value of some flexibility. Public Storage teammates are expected to work in the office five days each week with the option to take up to three flexible remote days per month.

• Our office is based in Plano, east of I75 near E. Park Blvd, just North of Historic Downtown Plano.